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You are here: Home / Open Threads / A Little Happy For Your Friday and I Need Your Input

A Little Happy For Your Friday and I Need Your Input

by TaMara|  November 2, 201810:38 pm| 172 Comments

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This little guy joined our family today.

About a month ago, Jake left us. He decided he was tired of taking his medicine and began refusing it. He still ate, drank and did all his daily routines until about two days before he passed. Then one afternoon he stopped eating, drank very little and a day later he passed quietly in his sleep. I am grateful he knew how he wanted to leave. It was so obvious that I was able to just support him in his journey.

Of course, I wasn’t surprised because it also how he came into my life. He just decided I was his person and he was going to live with me. My objections be damned.

But I haven’t been around here much because it’s just been sad. And today is the anniversary of Bailey’s sudden and shocking death, so I’ve just hunkered down and tried to get through the days.  Between this, the political climate and some family issues, it’s the best I could do.

But today, a bright spot. This little guy came into my life. I have a ton of work to get done tonight, but I promise I’ll tell his story later this weekend. For now, I will tell you he was the ONLY cat in the shelter who had been there longer than two months (he was owner surrendered in July). And no one wanted to adopt this charmer. He’s a little over two. And he has the sleepiest eyes I’ve ever seen.

My idea was, I have an open space in my home and heart and I wanted a cat who was either the oldest in the shelter or had been there the longest, or both.

Now I need some help – he needs a new name (it’s Shadow now and I prefer people names for my animals). He’s the prettiest lavender gray and my photos don’t do him justice.

I have another question, too. Anyone using CBD oil or tincture for themselves or their animals? I want to find something for Bixby – he seems to have some unresolved inflammation and anxiety that nothing to date that the vet and I have tried has been able to address.

Otherwise, open thread.

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  1. 1.

    Gin & Tonic

    November 2, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    Looks like an “Al” to me. Not short for anything, just Al.

  2. 2.

    khead

    November 2, 2018 at 10:46 pm

    He’s adorable. Congrats. He’s lucky to have you. I needed some good news so thanks for this.

  3. 3.

    West of the Rockies

    November 2, 2018 at 10:47 pm

    My girlfriend has found CBD to he a smooth, easy anxiety reducer. No side effects.

    Your new Mr. Fuzzy Pants is cute. Sleepy eyes? I’d say… Thoughtful.

  4. 4.

    Jerzy Russian

    November 2, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    He looks like a George or a Ringo.

  5. 5.

    spudgun

    November 2, 2018 at 10:50 pm

    Oh, TaMara, I didn’t know about Jake – so very sorry for your loss, so sad…and Bailey…oof.

    On your better news, your new fella is absolutely adorable!! I can’t believe nobody wanted him for 2 months! He’s a cutie – congrats.

    Names, names…he looks like a Winston. Or maybe a William. Wilbur? I’m stuck on Ws for some reason…?

  6. 6.

    The Midnight Lurker

    November 2, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    He looks like “The Professor” to me.

  7. 7.

    MomSense

    November 2, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    Galen definitely. The name means calm and healer so I think it’s purrfect for him and the circumstances that brought him to your family.

  8. 8.

    Jim Bales

    November 2, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    I was going to say that he looked very earnest in both photos.

    Perhaps he understands the importance of being Earnest.

    If it turns out that he is far more casual than that, then he could be Ernie!

    Best
    Jim

  9. 9.

    TaMara (HFG)

    November 2, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    Someone on FB just suggested Dusty. I kinda like that. But keep the names coming!

  10. 10.

    TaMara (HFG)

    November 2, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    @MomSense: Oh, that’s a great name.

  11. 11.

    spudgun

    November 2, 2018 at 10:54 pm

    Benny? Chester? Hmm. I don’t know, what does he look like to you?

  12. 12.

    TaMara (HFG)

    November 2, 2018 at 10:54 pm

    @West of the Rockies: Does she get it from a MJ shop or elsewhere? It seems to be everywhere, but I’m not even sure how to even evaluate how to pick it out.

  13. 13.

    Eljai

    November 2, 2018 at 10:55 pm

    What a sweetie! I feel calmer just looking at his photo!

  14. 14.

    Mary Green

    November 2, 2018 at 10:55 pm

    I’ve taken CBD oil off and on since whenever California got medical marijuana. I wouldn’t describe it as a miracle drug, but my sleep is much better and that makes everything better. RIP Jake, and your new guy is beautiful – bless you for taking the longest resident. Offhand he looks like an Oscar to me.

  15. 15.

    spudgun

    November 2, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    @MomSense: ooh, that’s good…I like!

  16. 16.

    p.a.

    November 2, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    Mac (Rebennack): Dr. John is the coolest cat around.

  17. 17.

    MomSense

    November 2, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    @TaMara (HFG):

    It came to me immediately. He has presence and needs an important name.

  18. 18.

    Jackie

    November 2, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    @TaMara (HFG): I second Galen ???

  19. 19.

    Mnemosyne

    November 2, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    Echoing a couple of previous suggestions, I think he needs an old Jewish man name, like George or Harry or Max or Al. He just has that look. Billy might be a good one, too, as in Billy Wilder, or Mel, as in Mel Brooks.

    (Yes, I like to name my cats after movie people. So sue me.)

  20. 20.

    Annamal

    November 2, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    Glad you have this little guy, he looks thoughtful and a little worried in both his pictures so I’d suggest Chidi (from the good place).

  21. 21.

    satby

    November 2, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    I won’t weigh in on names, but I have been using CBD gummies for Hershey’s arthritis. Seems to help. I tried the tincture but he hates the taste and the doses are too low for a large dog. On PetVet (I think) I read that they should get 1-5 mg /10 lbs as a dose. He likes these, and he doesn’t normally like stuff like this.
    Argh, and I meant to lead with condolences on the loss of your Jake. So sorry

  22. 22.

    roberta

    November 2, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    my homeopathic thoughts are: tea tree oil for inflammation mixed with neutral oil and lavender oil for anxiety

  23. 23.

    zhena gogolia

    November 2, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    @Gin & Tonic:

    For some reason I’m thinking Stanley. He is so cute.

    We’re on the brink of adopting (or at least I am). I think we have to wait for a break before we can face gearing up for it.

  24. 24.

    sfinny

    November 2, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    My suggestion: Sam.

    I’m currently without a cat and plan to adopt after the holiday travels. Maybe I’ll put the name up for suggestions too.

  25. 25.

    debbie

    November 2, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    My sister-in-law had a little dog who had that same look — patient assessment and expectation — so I nominate the name Tuck or Tucker.

  26. 26.

    zhena gogolia

    November 2, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    @debbie:

    That fits.

  27. 27.

    Amir Khalid

    November 2, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    I came to have a cat in exactly the same way: it was the cat’s decision, not mine. I’d seen this little black kitten around for a month or so, and one day she just decided to follow me home.
    Do you have a sense of this guy’s personality yet? That would help us think of a name that suits him.

  28. 28.

    zhena gogolia

    November 2, 2018 at 11:02 pm

    @Amir Khalid:

    That’s how I got all eight of the cats I’ve had over the last 30 years.

  29. 29.

    BruceFromOhio

    November 2, 2018 at 11:03 pm

    @Jim Bales: I thought Ernie too. He was my great-uncle, and quite a guy. He would have said, good choice.

    @TaMara (HFG): That’s our bunny’s name! Cute as button, the little bastard is also an escape artist. We should’ve named him Harry, as in, Houdini.

  30. 30.

    TaMara (HFG)

    November 2, 2018 at 11:04 pm

    @roberta: I’ve been trying homeopathy, oils and herbs (love my vet). Nothing has budged him. Something broke in him when Bailey died and while we got him back to a good place, he still has some lingering symptoms that I want to address before they create issues as he ages.

  31. 31.

    RobertDSC-Mac Mini

    November 2, 2018 at 11:04 pm

    Zeke, short for Ezekiel.

  32. 32.

    Shana

    November 2, 2018 at 11:06 pm

    Bless you. I can suggest the names I’ve had for various tabbys I’ve had over the years: Kiki, Tigger, Kivirn (from Doomsday Book by Connie Willis).

  33. 33.

    TS (the original)

    November 2, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    Timothy – my favorite ever cats name – and he so looks like a Timothy.

  34. 34.

    sukabi

    November 2, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    Tamara,
    He looks like a Smokey to me….smooth, cool and mysterious?

    Adding…have you thought about doggie acupuncture?

  35. 35.

    Ronnie Simonds

    November 2, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    Abraham, after the esteemed Mr. Lincoln.

  36. 36.

    scav

    November 2, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    Malcolm. Not entirely sure why. (Is my brain doing a sub-subconscious play on Ma Calme, a franglish my calm?)

  37. 37.

    David Hunt

    November 2, 2018 at 11:08 pm

    He looks like a Tiberius to me.

  38. 38.

    Shana

    November 2, 2018 at 11:08 pm

    @Mnemosyne: Nothing wrong with that. I like them all.

  39. 39.

    satby

    November 2, 2018 at 11:09 pm

    @roberta: huh, I’m experimenting with a pet calming spray right now that I ‘m thinking of selling because it’s a ridiculous price on Chewy.com
    Theirs has lavender and valarian, mine includes chamomile and frankincense too. Hard to tell if it’s really relaxing them because they’re pretty laid back anyway, but it smells good and they seem to like it.
    TaMara, I can send you a trial bottle and you can be a beta tester.

  40. 40.

    Hannah

    November 2, 2018 at 11:10 pm

    He looks likes he’s thinking deep thoughts, so name him Plato or Pooh.

  41. 41.

    satby

    November 2, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    @roberta: @TaMara (HFG): some essential oils are toxic to pets, tea tree is one in higher (undiluted) doses or in diffusers.

  42. 42.

    Tom Levenson

    November 2, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    I miss my own Albert, and your guy, while he doesn’t look like my Al, gives off a similar vibe.

  43. 43.

    Louise B.

    November 2, 2018 at 11:23 pm

    He is so handsome. He has a certain dignity to him – I think he deserves a two or three syllable name. Winston is good. Harold? Augustine? Alfonse?

  44. 44.

    Kay (not the front-pager)

    November 2, 2018 at 11:25 pm

    He’s lavender gray? How about Prince? We had a similar looking kitty years ago who had the friendliness of a dog. He was a good boy who left too soon.

    Your guy – Prince? – a handsome guy. I don’t understand why some cats/dogs get passed over when others don’t.

  45. 45.

    Yutsano

    November 2, 2018 at 11:25 pm

    Adelard.

  46. 46.

    Misamericanthrope

    November 2, 2018 at 11:26 pm

    Merle is the first name that popped into my head looking at the pics.

  47. 47.

    NotMax

    November 2, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    he needs a new name (it’s Shadow now and I prefer people names for my animals)

    Isn’t it obvious? Lamont. (As in Cranston.)

    Q.E.D.

    (Even though the first name the picture conjured up was Jericho.)

  48. 48.

    Ruckus

    November 2, 2018 at 11:31 pm

    @Hannah:
    I’ll second Pooh.
    He has the same vibe, at least in pictures.
    My last dog was Bud, for Buddy. Because that’s who he was. Took me less than 15 minutes after meeting him to name him.

  49. 49.

    dexwood

    November 2, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    Bob. Call me Bob. I’m a simple cat with simple needs.

  50. 50.

    TaMara (HFG)

    November 2, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    I’m loving all the names! Thank you. He has escaped his room and I need to go find him. I didn’t think the separate rooms was going to work, he’s just so loving and wants to meet everyone. I suspect he’s gonna want to sleep with us tonight. He’s already in awe of Bixby.

  51. 51.

    Mike J

    November 2, 2018 at 11:33 pm

    Run the vacuum cleaner and see how he feels about it. If he abhors it, Nate. Short for Nature.

  52. 52.

    NotMax

    November 2, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    Speaking of cats –

    Pssst. Don’t tell Steve about this, Mr. Cole (emphasis added).

    In one night, a black-footed cat kills between 10 and 14 rodents or small birds, averaging a kill about every 50 minutes, according to Hunter. With a 60 percent success rate, black-footed cats are about three times as successful as lions, which average a successful kill about 20 to 25 percent of the time, Hunter said.

    “If you’re a gazelle or a wildebeest, a black-footed cat isn’t at all deadly. But those success rates make them the deadliest little cat on Earth,” he said. Source

  53. 53.

    Major Major Major Major

    November 2, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    He looks like a real sweetie. I’m no good at naming animals though (Samwise was via the husband).

  54. 54.

    Ohio Mom

    November 2, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    I agree with whoever said he needs an old man’s name. Al, Benny, Chester, Harold, Izzy, something along those lines. Of course we’re only going by his looks, we commentators don’t have any real sense of his personality (yet).

    May the two of you have many happy years together.

  55. 55.

    RepubAnon

    November 2, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    As a Bugs Bunny fan, I’ll go with George: as in “I will love him, and squeeze him, and I will take him home and call him George!”

  56. 56.

    Jackie

    November 2, 2018 at 11:37 pm

    Lost my Sass today. 17 yrs old. Sass was short for Sasquatch – he was a Siamese/Persian mix – who loved to rear up and terrify the olders and really made us think of a Sasquatch. He was the last of our six cats.

  57. 57.

    Dr. Daniel Price

    November 2, 2018 at 11:38 pm

    Your new friend is a lovely creature. We are sorry for your loss, but share your gratitude when our companions know (and tell us) that is time for them to go. Many years ago, we said an unexpected “goodbye” to old Murphy Junior, who went from apparently well and happy to death within a few hours. A few days later, my bride ended up in hospital with a near-fatal condition that required emergency–and extremely premature–delivery of our daughter (who is now fifteen years old). I believe that Murph somehow knew what was to befall us and made his exit so that we could focus on that crisis.

  58. 58.

    Pogonip

    November 2, 2018 at 11:39 pm

    @TaMara (HFG): I was going to suggest Dusty too. Great minds think alike! ?

  59. 59.

    Ruckus

    November 2, 2018 at 11:39 pm

    @Kay (not the front-pager):
    When I got Bud, I had been looking for a cat. Never had one but an ex had tropical fish (50 gal tank), a german shepard and a great cat. She was great except that she had to sleep on my feet, which I hated. Otherwise…..
    Anyway, I’d go to the Humane Society, which was a block down the street and check out cats. One ole guy, tuxedo, been there the longest would come sit in my lap, was about as perfect as could be, except….. Within 5 min of being near him, I’d start sneezing, running the nose, and then stop being able to breath. Had to hard pass on a great cat. And I’ve since been around others who don’t bother me at all. My roommates cat would sleep with me when she was out of town. But she developed cancer and had to be put down about 2 yrs ago.

  60. 60.

    TaMara (HFG)

    November 2, 2018 at 11:41 pm

    @Jackie: [[[hugs]]] Those little paws leave such big prints on our hearts.

  61. 61.

    NotMax

    November 2, 2018 at 11:41 pm

    @Ohio Mom

    Not Ignatz.

    No one deserves that.

    ;)

  62. 62.

    MomSense

    November 2, 2018 at 11:42 pm

    @Jackie:

    I’m so sorry. Condolences to you.

  63. 63.

    HumboldtBlue

    November 2, 2018 at 11:43 pm

    Pfft … that’s a straight Gary.

    He understand why you rock out.

    He’s Gary.

  64. 64.

    Pogonip

    November 2, 2018 at 11:43 pm

    Jeeves? He looks the unflappable sort.

  65. 65.

    Mart

    November 2, 2018 at 11:45 pm

    @Gin & Tonic: I was thinking Alfie, a peaceful and wise consular.

  66. 66.

    Major Major Major Major

    November 2, 2018 at 11:46 pm

    @Jackie: so sorry to hear that.

  67. 67.

    Emma

    November 2, 2018 at 11:47 pm

    Raksha, the one who keeps us safe.

  68. 68.

    Jackie

    November 2, 2018 at 11:48 pm

    @TaMara (HFG): Thank you. And, they sure do! I’m feeling rudderless at the moment. I haven’t been without a fur ball since 1993.

  69. 69.

    Jackie

    November 2, 2018 at 11:48 pm

    @MomSense: Thank you

  70. 70.

    Mary G

    November 2, 2018 at 11:49 pm

    @Jackie: Oh, I’m sorry. It’s so hard.

  71. 71.

    Yutsano

    November 2, 2018 at 11:49 pm

    @Jackie: So sorry for your loss. I hope he died peacefully. May another set of paws cross your path soon!

  72. 72.

    sukabi

    November 2, 2018 at 11:50 pm

    @NotMax: that is the sweetest looking cat…Looks can be deceiving.???

  73. 73.

    Belafon

    November 2, 2018 at 11:50 pm

    I see Jeff, as in Goldblum for some reason. Don’t ask me why.

  74. 74.

    Marcus

    November 2, 2018 at 11:50 pm

    Maybe check out “American Gods” – Shadow is a perfectly fine name.

  75. 75.

    Steeplejack

    November 2, 2018 at 11:50 pm

    @TaMara:

    Depending on his demeanor, he could be a Rollo.

  76. 76.

    Jackie

    November 2, 2018 at 11:51 pm

    @Major Major Major Major: Thanks M4. Just feeling upside down and lost.

  77. 77.

    Mel

    November 2, 2018 at 11:51 pm

    Galen is a lovely name!

    Fergus came to mind as another possibility.

  78. 78.

    debit

    November 2, 2018 at 11:51 pm

    Nolan.

    @Jackie: I am so sorry. {{}}

  79. 79.

    Pogonip

    November 2, 2018 at 11:53 pm

    Other notably calm fictional heroes: Eddie, Roland, Seibei, Jack (the samurai), Jack (the cockroach), Hazel.

  80. 80.

    debit

    November 2, 2018 at 11:55 pm

    @Marcus: I had the same thought, which also lead me to ponder the name Cullen, but figured it was too goofy to explain.

    (Shadow Moon – M-O-O-N spells moon – Tom Cullen – Cullen)

  81. 81.

    Keith P.

    November 2, 2018 at 11:55 pm

    I prefer people names for my animals

    Feel free to steal my cats’ names – Julie, (Jules-)Pierre, Peaches Meow

  82. 82.

    Jackie

    November 2, 2018 at 11:55 pm

    @Yutsano: Thank you. The end was peaceful. I’m still at a loss, tho. I’m going through a transition so have no clue as to when I can have another pet. I haven’t been w/o a cat since 1992.

  83. 83.

    Major Major Major Major

    November 2, 2018 at 11:56 pm

    @Jackie: I imagine, but you’ll get through it.

  84. 84.

    debit

    November 2, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    And I want to add that I have come up with the perfect name for several animals only to find that no, that was not their name. For example, when I brought Merrill inside I was determined to name her Keesa, but no, she was a Merrill.

  85. 85.

    Steeplejack

    November 2, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    @Mnemosyne:

    I think he needs an old Jewish man name [. . .].

    Abe Catz.

  86. 86.

    Gustopher

    November 2, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    He looks like an old soul, so he might need an old name. Henry, Clyde or Gus.

    Seems like a fine addition to the family.

  87. 87.

    lahke

    November 3, 2018 at 12:00 am

    I like Mosby for a gray cat.
    @Jackie: so sorry for the loss of your friend.

  88. 88.

    Jackie

    November 3, 2018 at 12:01 am

    TaMara, I didn’t mean to take away from your happy new fur ball! Such a cute addition to your 4-legged family ?

  89. 89.

    TomatoQueen

    November 3, 2018 at 12:02 am

    RIP Jake, handsome lad. And welcome in to a cat who ought to be wearing a porkpie hat as he cat-types his late-night police blotter report (2 birds, 1 stone) for the bulldog edition, who bears a strong resemblance to the night police reporter at the WaPo when I worked there about 40 years ago…named Al.

  90. 90.

    Kattails

    November 3, 2018 at 12:04 am

    Gustav. King Gustav III of Sweden, patron of the arts, classy, and the Gustavian style uses lots of gentle gray colors. He looks gentle and thoughtful. But I always wait for a while to get their purrsonality and let them whisper to me what they would like. There’s no rush.
    Cats choose you, everybody knows that. You got picked, he’s been waiting. Congratulations! (My last one had been there a full year.) So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Jake, but that was a good way, knowing that he was ready. Been through it myself a couple of months back. Still have the two girls.
    (A few years back, a friend built a chicken coop and had a naming contest; I won with “Cluckingham Palace”, just remembered that.)

  91. 91.

    philpm

    November 3, 2018 at 12:04 am

    Beautiful kitty TaMara!

    For whatever reason, Howard seems like the right name for him.

  92. 92.

    Aleta

    November 3, 2018 at 12:05 am

    Eddie, aka Ed.
    (Mr. Eddie if he turns out to be the self-employed type?)

    Not that I know (but his eyes remind me of some I’ve seen): I think his eyes will stop looking inward as he comes to trust that he’s staying and his love is welcome. Though he might get defensive once in awhile, maybe w/o warning, except for his eyes changing back? (Or did he used to get carried away with play-fights and then get punished?)

    Sweet shy beautiful guy.

    I’m very sorry about Jake. My sympathy on the anniversary of grieving Bailey.

  93. 93.

    NotMax

    November 3, 2018 at 12:07 am

    @Mnemosyne

    I think he needs an old Jewish man name…

    I like to name my cats after movie people.

    Menasha Skulnick.

    (Okay, okay, he did radio, TV and legitimate theater, not film. Sue me.)

    :)

    @Steeplejack

    Shlomo Kibblestein?

  94. 94.

    Steeplejack

    November 3, 2018 at 12:08 am

    @Jackie:

    Condolences on your loss.

  95. 95.

    seaboogie

    November 3, 2018 at 12:09 am

    @RobertDSC-Mac Mini: That was my first thought too! Zeke! ZeZe Kitty, etc – lends itself to further nicknames.

  96. 96.

    Gammyjill

    November 3, 2018 at 12:09 am

    What a beautiful tabby. He looks healthy and wise. What about “Fritz” for a name?

  97. 97.

    TaMara (HFG)

    November 3, 2018 at 12:12 am

    @Marcus: I’m actually thinking I like Marcus.

  98. 98.

    marindenver

    November 3, 2018 at 12:16 am

    Bradlee? He has the sleepy-eyed look that Tom Hanks affected in The Post where he played Ben Bradlee.

  99. 99.

    HumboldtBlue

    November 3, 2018 at 12:18 am

    @TaMara (HFG):

    Just stop.

    Relax, he’s a Gary.

    Don’t let those suave schmoove multi-syllabic-named cats get you.

    Gary.

    He just is.

  100. 100.

    Kattails

    November 3, 2018 at 12:20 am

    BTW, mine always get secondary nicknames, so Lord Peter Whimsey was Squeaky Pete because of his voice. Eva was Evie-weavie. My Tortie came with “Patches” which got changed to Melange which became Mellie-Wellie or The Melster. I didn’t change Patty but it can be Patty-cakes. They’re like, you can call me anything but don’t call me late to dinner.

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    Aleta

    November 3, 2018 at 12:21 am

    Joe

    or Joey

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    Emma

    November 3, 2018 at 12:23 am

    @Jackie: I am so, so sorry.

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    Sab

    November 3, 2018 at 12:27 am

    Does he know his name? I named my cat Stilts, and eveyone else thought he should be Starscream. They won the name game, but he still comes when I call “Stilts”. I think it’s hard on a pet to change a name if they know it.

    We have a solid gray cat named Shadow. It fits her, so now I think thats a girls name.

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    TriassicSands

    November 3, 2018 at 12:29 am

    @Jackie:
    I am very sorry to hear that. I wish they could live forever and just move from one loving home to another.

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    CaseyL

    November 3, 2018 at 12:29 am

    TaMara, I am so sad to hear about Jake- though oddly glad he died on his own schedule, in his own home. Didn’t the ducks have an unrequited crush on him?

    The new guy has such a wonderful quizzical look with the head tilt and one eye a little closed. He looks like an Alfie to me, as in “What’s it all about, Alfie?” :)

  106. 106.

    TEL

    November 3, 2018 at 12:29 am

    Your new kitty has the most human-looking face I’ve every seen! In a good way – very, very gentle. Maybe Jim – as in “Gentleman Jim”? I know the original was a boxer, but I like the juxtaposition.

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    TaMara (HFG)

    November 3, 2018 at 12:30 am

    @HumboldtBlue: The problem is, so is my brother. I don’t think I can get away with that.

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    Tenar Arha

    November 3, 2018 at 12:30 am

    I don’t know why (bc he’s definitely not a senior cat), but the “lavender” & “sleepy eyed” made me think of Maurice Chevalier in Gigi.

  109. 109.

    dww44

    November 3, 2018 at 12:31 am

    I also did not know about you loss of Jake. He was beautiful and could have been the sibling twin of my “Squeaky” who died in July at age 17 who had led an ideal cat life in our wooded neighborhood.

  110. 110.

    TaMara (HFG)

    November 3, 2018 at 12:32 am

    @CaseyL: Yes, the ducks lusted after him for quite a while. He was like that high school senior who can’t get away fast enough from the googly-eyed freshman girls following him around.

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    Beautifulplumage

    November 3, 2018 at 12:33 am

    So sorry that Jake went to his fan club in the sky…hugs to you & all the critters…including the duckies!

    Frankie. He’s a Frankie. Don’t know why, try asking him?

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    TriassicSands

    November 3, 2018 at 12:33 am

    TaMara, I agree with Sab, if he knows his name and responds to it, I wouldn’t change it. There’s nothing wrong with Shadow.

    He has an absolutely beautiful face.

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    HumboldtBlue

    November 3, 2018 at 12:35 am

    @TaMara (HFG):

    Hmmphh.

    How about Lester?

    Schmoove Lester.

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    TriassicSands

    November 3, 2018 at 12:39 am

    And he has the sleepiest eyes I’ve ever seen.

    I still think you should keep his name if he responds to it, but if he doesn’t then who had the “sleepiest eyes” ever?

    Humphrey Bogart. (Either name would do.)

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    TaMara (HFG)

    November 3, 2018 at 12:42 am

    @TriassicSands: He doesn’t really respond to his name. But if I go and sit in the room, he’s in my lap immediately. Now you have me thinking old Hollywood names (Bogart, Gable, Glenn (Ford),)

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    TaMara (HFG)

    November 3, 2018 at 12:43 am

    @TaMara (HFG) Gabe. I think he might be a Gabe

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    Mike E

    November 3, 2018 at 12:49 am

    Mister, as in, “hey Mister, whachoo lookin’ at?”
    eta: my fave all time cat was called Hamish

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    SG

    November 3, 2018 at 12:50 am

    My sincere condolences on the loss of Jake.

    As for the new charmer, I say Zorro (who is, of course, really Don Diego de la Vega).

    Or, alternatively, George. He has Clooney eyes.

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    TriassicSands

    November 3, 2018 at 12:50 am

    @TaMara (HFG):

    I started thinking of really handsome actors — because the “cat” is so handsome, But your comment about sleepy eyes made me think of Bogart (an actor I have grown to really appreciate over the years).

    And then, you could consider the names of characters that the actors played.

    “Hi, meet my cat, Duke Mantee.” (From “The Petrified Forest”)
    Rick from “Casablanca.”
    Or Captain Queeg. (Just kidding)

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    NotMax

    November 3, 2018 at 12:50 am

    @TaMara (HFG)

    Horton (Edward Everett).

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    Gretchen

    November 3, 2018 at 12:53 am

    I’m reminded of Lavendar Davis in Nancy Mitford’s novel In Pursuit of Love. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pursuit_of_Love
    she wasn’t a particularly loveable character but she was a character.

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    NotMax

    November 3, 2018 at 12:53 am

    @SG

    Nix on Zorro. People might think she named him for FOX ‘news.’

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    TaMara (HFG)

    November 3, 2018 at 12:56 am

    @TriassicSands: Linus (Sabrina)

    Phillip (Big Sleep)

    Harry (To Have and Have Not)

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    Captain C

    November 3, 2018 at 12:56 am

    He’s absolutely adorable, he is. My first name thought was Fred.

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    Signor Bill

    November 3, 2018 at 12:58 am

    My gf says he looks like a Randy.

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    TaMara (HFG)

    November 3, 2018 at 12:58 am

    The Red Sox crew is weighing in on FB. Mookie is ahead.

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    NotMax

    November 3, 2018 at 1:00 am

    @TaMara (HFG)

    No votes from them for Fenway?

    ;)

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    TaMara (HFG)

    November 3, 2018 at 1:04 am

    @NotMax: Fenway will always be a big ole floppy-eared basset hound.

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    TaMara (HFG)

    November 3, 2018 at 1:06 am

    Okay, lots of fun names. Thank you. I’ve got to get the crew to bed and figure out what to do with “player, yet to be named” for the night. Glad we could have a nice, fun thread to end the week.

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    Redshift

    November 3, 2018 at 1:07 am

    Good friends recently adopted the neighborhood stray, and named him Hugo (after the award, mostly.) Since Ms. Redshift is highly allergic, it’s the closest I get to having a cat.

    He is the most relaxed cat I have ever known. He loves to be petted by anyone. This week we were putting on their neighborhood haunted house, and he was fascinated with all the rearranging. During the Halloween party/staff lounge, with strange people all over the house, he came into the living room, stretched out in his favorite chair, and went to sleep!

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    JCJ

    November 3, 2018 at 1:10 am

    @TaMara (HFG):

    If you go Red Sox, go old school – Carl or Yaz.

    My daughter just suggested Alfred.

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    The Dangerman

    November 3, 2018 at 1:12 am

    CBD is great (although I’d go with a solid brand). My understanding is tincture works faster; I’ve only used capsules.

    I’d like to find a CBD capsule that is time release as I’ve found I metabolize the effects far too quickly. Same thing happens with alcohol; I get impaired quickly but sober up quickly, too (never drink and drive, though … well, maybe one beer, but nothing more).

    Haven’t read the thread yet so curious what others might have said about CBD.

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    NotMax

    November 3, 2018 at 1:14 am

    Howzabout naming after famed chefs/foodies?

    Oscar (of the Waldorf).
    Jacques (Pépin).
    Graham (Kerr).
    Auguste (Escoffier).
    Alton (Brown).
    Nigel (Slater).
    Masa – short for Masaharu Morimoto.

  134. 134.

    Emperor of Ice Cream

    November 3, 2018 at 1:18 am

    @seaboogie: Make the formal name Ezekiel and call him Zeke! Beautiful cat. We were chosen by a cat about a year ago and named her Lizzi. Cats are wonderful beings but still stonecold killers. We love her dearly. Happy days with him TaMara whatever name you ultimately choose!

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    The Dangerman

    November 3, 2018 at 1:22 am

    Oh, and Pic 2, the Eyes; isn’t that Hardy of L&H fame?

    So, Oliver.

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    joel hanes

    November 3, 2018 at 1:26 am

    Every cat needs at least two public names
    but this one seems to me to need more,
    just for the enjoyment whilst talking at him
    and to match the truly impressive spread of his whiskers.

    So I think I’d name him
    James James Morrison Morrison Weatherby George Dupree, “George” for shortt

    Or maybe Bodkin Van Horn

    Or Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate

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    Kevin Meyer

    November 3, 2018 at 1:38 am

    Spaulding!

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    smike

    November 3, 2018 at 1:56 am

    @joel hanes:
    I’ll have one of whatever you’re having.

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    daryljfontaine

    November 3, 2018 at 1:59 am

    Sebastian, because cats supposedly respond better to sibilant names.

    Or Archibald (Archie).

    D

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    Ann Marie

    November 3, 2018 at 2:21 am

    I’m so glad you took the cat who had been in the shelter for so long. My Hugh had been in the shelter for 3 months and was so happy to have my entire bathroom to himself that first night! I like people names too for my cats and tried to find something similar to the cat’s prior name (Hugh was “Who Done It”), so the Shadow Moon suggestion appeals to me too. But if you want something less dramatic, you could call him Duffy. Shadow suggests darkness and Duffy is from the Gaelic word for dark. He looks like he will be a great addition to your home.

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    Mel

    November 3, 2018 at 2:29 am

    @joel hanes: Agreed. Every kitty needs their formal name, their everyday name, and various names to fit their particular moods.

    My Bruni was also Miss Boopers, Natalia Grumpalovna, Sister Hildie, Fang-and-a-Half, and Dita Von Meeze, depending upon the occasion.

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    WaterGirl

    November 3, 2018 at 2:44 am

    @TaMara (HFG): I just woke up on the couch and thought I’d take a quick peek at BJ before turning off the light, and I couldn’t read about this without replying.

    I am so very sorry you have lost your Jake. I imagine the loss of Bailey haunts you because it came out of the blue and she was such a beautiful creature, inside and out. :: tears ::

    I started taking CDB oil a couple of months ago when I had to have a root canal and asked the woman at the health food store who knows everything if she could suggest something for my anxiety about the upcoming experience. She suggested CBD oil. It helped! I still take it most days because of some things that were unexpected, like sleeping better and feeling more like the lighter, younger version of myself. I take a square of CBD chocolate most every day.

    I also have a bottle of the CBD oil that was recommended by the very knowledgable health food store lady — it’s the ones she takes. I also have a piece of paper with the name of the CBD oil that was recommended by my vet.

    I haven’t read through the thread yet so you may already have dozens of suggestions. It’s the middle of the night so I won’t look now, but I can send them to you in the morning if you would like.

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    WaterGirl

    November 3, 2018 at 2:49 am

    @debbie: When I was searching for a name for my new pup (several years ago) my vet posted his photo on their Facebook page. My little guy had fallen asleep on the vet’s arm while we were talking in the exam room — someone suggested Tucker “because he was all tuckered out”.

    With TaMara’s “sleep eyes” description, it sounds like that would fit for the new kitty, too.

  144. 144.

    WaterGirl

    November 3, 2018 at 2:52 am

    @RobertDSC-Mac Mini: Oh, I like Zeke!

  145. 145.

    opiejeanne

    November 3, 2018 at 2:55 am

    Archie. I think that would be a fine name for a cat.

  146. 146.

    seaboogie

    November 3, 2018 at 3:09 am

    @WaterGirl: I think that makes 4 votes for Zeke. Is he a Zekey kitty? Maybe so.

  147. 147.

    Marcus

    November 3, 2018 at 3:10 am

    @TaMara (HFG): if he’s willing to have it, I’d be honored.

  148. 148.

    Mai Naem mobile

    November 3, 2018 at 3:35 am

    I’ve got a few suggestions:
    Sullivan/Sully, Kelvin, Sherlock,Holmes(Homey for short), Kipling,Charlie,Malachi, Dylan,Ike ,Flynn,Wellington,Fred,Julius,Siegfried, Tristan

  149. 149.

    J R in WV

    November 3, 2018 at 3:49 am

    @Jackie:

    Sorry for your loss… Sass was getting up there, should have been pretty healthy up to the end. Hope he was reasonable comfortable sliding away from us. We love big cats who stand up for themselves. We had a big white Tom cat with red spots we called Ralph, and once when his puppy Muffin was playing with a Norwegian from next door and hurt her bad leg and squeaked, Ralph jumped on the Norwegian, Bernice from the porch.

    When Berneice yipped and scooted away from him, Ralph got up on his hind legs and walked towards hissing and squalling at her standing up, and she was so scared she ran away to home, and never came back without her people to protect that little 55 pound Elkhound. Ralph was a great one, protective of his chickens, dogs, all the livestock in general, really.

    Sounds like Sass was a take charge of everyone kind of cat, and I know you’ll miss him. Take care and keep in touch about your cat situation.

  150. 150.

    silvery

    November 3, 2018 at 3:55 am

    @TaMara (HFG): Pippin, he’s friendly and adventurous without regards to the risks

  151. 151.

    Raven

    November 3, 2018 at 5:18 am

    I sent you an email.

    https://ellevetsciences.com/

  152. 152.

    NotoriousJRT

    November 3, 2018 at 5:44 am

    Orson. Come in, Orson.

    Red Sox? Dustin (Pedroia), Dewey (Dwight Evans), Ted

  153. 153.

    NotoriousJRT

    November 3, 2018 at 5:49 am

    @NotoriousJRT:
    Or Pudge

  154. 154.

    rikyrah

    November 3, 2018 at 6:01 am

    Sorry about Jake??
    But, this handsome fella ?
    How about Egbert

  155. 155.

    Bex

    November 3, 2018 at 7:48 am

    @TaMara (HFG): Laptop (Toppy).

  156. 156.

    MazeDancer

    November 3, 2018 at 8:11 am

    Congrats on cat.

    Yes to CBD oil.

    Use for cats. Use for self.

    The dosing depends on the “animal”. You have to keep increasing until you get results.

  157. 157.

    zhena gogolia

    November 3, 2018 at 8:23 am

    @TS (the original):

    In Russian fairy tales, cats are always named Timothy (Timofei).

  158. 158.

    zhena gogolia

    November 3, 2018 at 8:26 am

    Somebody probably already posted this, but obligatory:

    The Naming Of Cats by T. S. Eliot
    The Naming of Cats is a difficult matter,
    It isn’t just one of your holiday games;
    You may think at first I’m as mad as a hatter
    When I tell you, a cat must have THREE DIFFERENT NAMES.
    First of all, there’s the name that the family use daily,
    Such as Peter, Augustus, Alonzo or James,
    Such as Victor or Jonathan, George or Bill Bailey–
    All of them sensible everyday names.
    There are fancier names if you think they sound sweeter,
    Some for the gentlemen, some for the dames:
    Such as Plato, Admetus, Electra, Demeter–
    But all of them sensible everyday names.
    But I tell you, a cat needs a name that’s particular,
    A name that’s peculiar, and more dignified,
    Else how can he keep up his tail perpendicular,
    Or spread out his whiskers, or cherish his pride?
    Of names of this kind, I can give you a quorum,
    Such as Munkustrap, Quaxo, or Coricopat,
    Such as Bombalurina, or else Jellylorum-
    Names that never belong to more than one cat.
    But above and beyond there’s still one name left over,
    And that is the name that you never will guess;
    The name that no human research can discover–
    But THE CAT HIMSELF KNOWS, and will never confess.
    When you notice a cat in profound meditation,
    The reason, I tell you, is always the same:
    His mind is engaged in a rapt contemplation
    Of the thought, of the thought, of the thought of his name:
    His ineffable effable
    Effanineffable
    Deep and inscrutable singular Name.

  159. 159.

    PST

    November 3, 2018 at 9:04 am

    That is one handsome cat. How about Murray? Not too common these days. I think it leapt into my mind because his stripes made me think of Bill Murray in Stripes.

  160. 160.

    Tazj

    November 3, 2018 at 9:25 am

    So sorry about Jake, I remember the pictures you posted with him and the ducks in your backyard.
    This new fella is very handsome but I’m not very good or original with pet names.

    @Jackie: I’m sorry for the loss of your cat, Sass. 17 years is a good long life for a cat, but it never is long enough for us, is it?

  161. 161.

    Miss Bianca

    November 3, 2018 at 9:42 am

    Oh, TaMara, condolences on Jake and congrats on the new kitty! He looks like a Max, to me.

  162. 162.

    TaMara (HFG)

    November 3, 2018 at 9:59 am

    @WaterGirl: Yes please, to all of it! Thank you. And for everyone else, I want you to know I almost always read through one of my posts the next day to see what you have to say, so it’s never really dead. :-)

  163. 163.

    TaMara (HFG)

    November 3, 2018 at 10:04 am

    @zhena gogolia: Thank you for that.

  164. 164.

    kindness

    November 3, 2018 at 10:12 am

    It won’t matter what the proper name is for your critters. You end up calling them by 2 syllable max names.

  165. 165.

    Elizabelle

    November 3, 2018 at 10:18 am

    @MomSense:

    The name means calm and healer

    Got to say, I really like the name “Galen” for that cat. It’s unusual, and fits him.

  166. 166.

    tesslibrarian

    November 3, 2018 at 10:35 am

    I’m sorry to hear about Jake; it’s wonderful when they trust us enough to let us know what they need at the end, but somehow it makes the loss afterwards feel sharper. And anniversaries are awful; I often try to be in a different place on the anniversaries of my cats’ deaths.

    I think he looks like a Reginald, or Reg for short. But I also think he looks like he might have an English accent and possibly an office at University somewhere, so take that as you will.

    Older, wiser cats are the best. Whatever name you give him, he looks to be a sweet and lovely and reassuring next companion.

  167. 167.

    Miss Bianca

    November 3, 2018 at 10:47 am

    @Elizabelle: I like Galen too. I’m not wedded to “Max”. ; )

  168. 168.

    stinger

    November 3, 2018 at 11:38 am

    @PST: When we were driving home from the shelter, I initially thought of naming my new dog Frederick/Freddy. But the immediate associations with Frederick the Great seemed too warlike for the shivery but determined little guy. I kept mulling over names, eventually thinking I might name him after my favorite actor, Fred MacMurray, and before we got home he was solidly Murray. It didn’t even occur to me until several days had passed that if I had gone with Frederick, that would have honored the actor just as well!

  169. 169.

    billcinsd

    November 3, 2018 at 11:51 am

    Well Lamont Cranston was The Shafow, so Lamont or perhaps Monte might be a good name. The first person to play The Shadow was Rod LaRoque. Victor Jory and Kane Richmond also played The Shadow … and of course Alec Baldwin played The Shadow most recently

  170. 170.

    WaterGirl

    November 3, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    Recommended by my vet:

    Imbue Botanicals
    K9Comfort

    https://imbuebotanicals.com/cbd-for-pets/cbd-for-dogs/

    Chocolate Squares I take:

    https://vitalleafcbd.com/shop/cbd-chocolate-bar-classic-dark/

    It comes in 3 flavors. I prefer the plain dark chocolate. The chocolate bar is scored into 10 squares that are easy to break off. But they also have a little square for 5 bucks (3 rectangles) — an easy way to see which one you like!

    CBD brand recommended by the lady who knows everything. This is the one she takes:

    Queen City Hemp — full spectrum — Peppermint Flavor — 250mg in a bottle with a dropper.

    https://qcinfusion.com/product/queen-city-hemp-mct-oil-250/?age-verified=1839bece7f

    Apparently full spectrum is best, and I don’t think the chocolate is full spectrum, but I like it and it’s easy.

  171. 171.

    El Cruzado

    November 3, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    My brain said “Cliff” for reasons.

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    laura

    November 3, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    Chet the weinie dog has CBS infused honey that I dip a handy snack in. It seems to relieve his achy shanks – hes got turned out arms and that puts a lot of stress on his wrists. He’s also anxious/clingy and again, seems to get an overall pain/emotional relief. Once a day and more frequent for travel or wet/cold weather.
    Your new companion is gorgeous, maybe gorgeous George…..
    Or Mel, after Mel Torme, the “velvet fog.”

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